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AJ02 XUZ

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,895 mi
Last recorded37,895 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 XUZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 37,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2026 37,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 37,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 37,471 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 37,283 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 34,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 32,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 30,365 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 30,365 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,584 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 29,584 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,851 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 25,825 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

'tightspot' in drive chain

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 23,202 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 6,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,884 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 5,389 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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AJ02 XUZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 20,303 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ02 XUZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ02 XUZ registered?

AJ02 XUZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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